Dementia Caregiver

McKenney Home Care•Bonita Springs, FL

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

McKenney Home Care is seeking experienced caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs to provide one-on-one private-duty care to clients living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions in their homes. The family-owned agency serves Lee and Collier County through its Bonita Springs office and matches caregivers with clients according to care needs, experience, availability, and location. The role involves supporting clients with patience, consistency, reassurance, observation, and adapting care to each person. Caregivers may assist with personal care, mobility, companionship, routines, and individualized care plans while responding calmly to memory-related changes and challenging behaviors. Assignments and schedules vary based on client needs and caregiver availability; hours are not guaranteed. Interested applicants begin with an application and a 10-minute phone interview to discuss their dementia-care experience, availability, and preferred clients or shifts. If selected to move forward, McKenney Home Care explains and guides applicants through any remaining onboarding requirements.

Requirements

Previous hands-on dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving experience is required.
Patience, dependability, and the ability to respond calmly to challenging behaviors.
Strong communication and observation skills.
Comfort working independently in a private home setting.
Valid driver’s license.
Current auto insurance listing the applicant as an allowed driver.
Reliable transportation.
Hands-on CPR certification; online-only CPR is not accepted.
TB screening within the last 6 months or a qualifying chest X-ray within the last 5 years.
Level 2 AHCA background screening.
Dependable attendance, professionalism, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

HHA certificate, Florida CNA license, or professional caregiving experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one care to clients in private homes.
Support clients living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions, including responding to confusion, memory loss, repetitive behaviors, agitation, anxiety, or resistance to care.
Use redirection and reassurance techniques and maintain familiar routines and a calm environment.
Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Assist with transfers and ambulation and help prevent falls.
Observe and report changes in a client’s behavior or condition.
Provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
Follow individualized care plans and family preferences.